Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Science Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $56,179 | $49,470 to $60,168 | 7 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,061 | $68,726 to $79,828 | 8 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2025 to 2035), about 17,900 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $62,280 | +4.4% | 11,200 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $55,090 | +6.9% | 5,300 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $53,350 | +3.6% | 1,000 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $64,790 | -1.3% | 400 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Where this is studied
The 8 colleges where the most students complete a science technologies/technicians, other program, of 55 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- College of Southern Nevada
- Truckee Meadows Community College
- Chattahoochee Technical College
- Central Georgia Technical College
- Athens Technical College
- Frederick Community College
- Oakland Community College
- Atlanta Technical College
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.